# SupportPay vs WeParent by SupportPay

SupportPay and WeParent by SupportPay both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of SupportPay's written reviews are positive against 35% of WeParent by SupportPay's. SupportPay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeParent by SupportPay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. SupportPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SupportPay against 5.0 for WeParent by SupportPay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SupportPay's written reviews are positive against 35% of WeParent by SupportPay's.

SupportPay ships an update every 3 weeks, WeParent by SupportPay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SupportPay | WeParent by SupportPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supportpay-split-expenses/id808332758/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weparent-by-supportpay/id1441850251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 35.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Family Tech, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/808332761) | [FamTerra Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137367979) |

## What reviewers say

### SupportPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supportpay-split-expenses/id808332758)

This app helps families manage shared expenses, bills, and payments. It facilitates transparent financial tracking, communication, and conflict resolution among co-parents, caregivers, and other family members. Securely store records for legal or tax purposes.

**Highlights:** Add multiple families, Add unlimited users, Bill pay and payment sending, Receipt scanning for expense entry, Import existing expenses, Conflict resolution tools, Secure payment options, Certified legal records

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🤝 Reduces arguments and stress
- 🏠 Centralizes shared expenses
- 🚀 Credit score boost feature
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for co-parenting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App deleted user info
- 🐛 No record of payments
- 🐛 Cannot see upcoming payments or ex's name
- 🐛 Poor support response
- 💰 Premium subscription needed for recurring payments

**Reported bugs**

- App deleted all user info
- No record of payments
- Cannot see upcoming payments or ex's name
- Recurring payments stopped working
- Lost track of expenses

**Requested features**

- Ability to opt out of data sharing
- Calendar for communicating about upcoming events for children
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive UI for certain users
- Better support for international users


### WeParent by SupportPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weparent-by-supportpay/id1441850251)

This app helps co-parents, divorced parents, and other family members manage schedules, communicate, and share tasks. It offers a shared family calendar, collaborative lists, real-time messaging, and secure storage of important family information. It aims to simplify caregiving and foster unity among family members.

**Highlights:** Shared family calendar, Collaborative task lists, Real-time messaging, Secure contact and information sharing, Certified record-keeping, Cloud-based data storage

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly family subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 6-month family subscription | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual family subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual family subscription 2 | $149.99 | per year |
| English | $199.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime family subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for managing co-parenting
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure communication and documentation
- 💡 Helpful for coordinating schedules and events
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Calendar issues and unreliable scheduling
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications and messaging
- 🐛 Buggy document and photo uploads
- 🐛 Poor app stability and reliability

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inability to delete or modify shared contacts and schedules
- Messages not sending or not showing as read
- App freezing or crashing when trying to perform basic functions
- Unreliable server connectivity and frequent outages

**Requested features**

- Add ability to customize schedules more easily
- Improve search and filtering of messages and documents
- Integrate with other productivity apps and calendars
- Provide more detailed usage analytics and reporting
- Allow audio/video recording and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SupportPay free?

SupportPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WeParent by SupportPay free?

WeParent by SupportPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SupportPay or WeParent by SupportPay?

SupportPay and WeParent by SupportPay are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do SupportPay or WeParent by SupportPay have ads?

Neither SupportPay nor WeParent by SupportPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SupportPay or WeParent by SupportPay?

SupportPay ships an update every 3 weeks, and WeParent by SupportPay monthly. Most recently, SupportPay was updated on September 20, 2026 and WeParent by SupportPay on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*